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Malaysia: Verdict in Adam Adli’s Appeal Will Demonstrate Seriousness to Uphold Freedom of Expression [FORUM – ASIA Press Release]
We reaffirm our concerns and reiterate our call for the A-G to acquit Adam Adli, and for the Government to drop all charges against those who have been criminalised under the repressive Sedition Act. Repealing the Act would represent Malaysia’s commitment to human rights in keeping with its democratic...
Timor-Leste: Stop Intimidation and Harassment of Human Rights Activists for Exercising their Rights [FORUM – ASIA Open Letter]
We remind the Government of Timor-Leste of their obligations to guarantee that all human rights defenders are able to carry out their human rights activities without fear of reprisals and free of all restrictions, including intimidation and harassment, as stipulated in the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders
10 February...
Thailand: End Impunity and Ensure Justice for Community under Attack [FORUM – ASIA Press Statement]
Justice for the death of Chai Bunthonglek is of critical importance, not only for him, his family and SPFT, but also because it would signal a new determination by the police, the prosecution and the courts to ensure that human rights defenders’ peaceful activism is fully protected by the...
Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim’s one year detention represents a serious set-back for democracy [FORUM – ASIA Press Statement]
FORUM-ASIA and its member SUARAM, call for the immediate and unconditional release of Anwar Ibrahim, opposition leader and former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.
10 February 2016 3:25 pm
(Bangkok, 10 February 2016) – Today marks one year since Anwar Ibrahim was sentenced to five years in prison, on 10 February...
Statement on the continuing persecution and attempt to silence Adam Adli [ANFREL Open Letter]
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) views with grave concern the continued harassment and unjustified prosecution of Adam Adli Bin Abd Halim and other human rights defenders in Malaysia.
His Excellency Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak
Prime Minister of the Federation of Malaysia
Office of the...
Civil Society Statement US-ASEAN Summit Shall Prioritize Human Rights Principals in ASEAN [KontraS Press Release]
United States should become the role for ASEAN to develop and deepening the awareness of human rights and democratization issues in ASEAN. As we may know, United States already one step forward in strengthening and mainstreaming human rights and democratization in the country.
Tuesday, 9th February 2016
On the recent past...
Thailand: Stop judicial harassment of human rights lawyer, drop all charges [FORUM – ASIA Press Release]
Authorities in Thailand should drop all criminal charges and immediately end the judicial harassment of human rights lawyer Sirikan Charoensiri for carrying out her legitimate work, the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) said today.
8 February 2016 12:53 pm
(Geneva, 8 February 2016) – Authorities in Thailand should...
Press Release of the 20th Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Vientiane, Lao PDR, 4 – 5 February 2016
AICHR successfully convened the 20th Meeting of the AICHR on 4 and 5 February 2016 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Mr. Phoukhong Sisoulath, the Chair of the AICHR and the Representative of Lao PDR to the AICHR.
Posted on: 5 February, 2016
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission...
Statements: Ensuring non-discrimination towards LGBTIQ persons in education settings [ASEAN SOGIE Caucus]
ASC expresses concern over the recent discriminatory remarks of Indonesian Education ministers. We urge government to create safe spaces where LGBTIQ students can learn, do research and share information.
Published on 04 Feb 2016
Subject: Ensuring non-discrimination towards LGBTIQ persons in education settings
Dear Excellency:
We are an organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
Dr. Dinna Wisnu Appointed as Indonesian Representative to AICHR [Indonesia MFA Press Release]
Dr. Dinna Wisnu has been appointed as the new Indonesian Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) for 2016 - 2018. There were several candidates participating in the selection process comprising of administrative selection and dialog with the Assessment Team.
Thursday, 14 January 2016
After going through an...
